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Wednesday, May 15, 2019

I wrote a book

Every since I was in school I have wanted to write a book - seeing it published was the ultimate goal. After that, well, it didn't really matter that much did it?

Um, actually yes, it turns out it did.

What I now know is that when you put your heart, soul and sanity into writing a book, some sort of validation is a must. If it's a pat on the back from your two friends who read it then that's fine. If it's a party with friends and family to celebrate then that's even better.

What I got back was, now that I take it all in, quite remarkable.

Radio interviews with the likes of Ryan Tubridy and Ciara Kelly

Hotlist appearances

The window display in Dubray bookstore (!)

Five star reviews on Amazon and Goodreads

Articles in the national papers

TV appearances

Heartfelt messages from people I'd never met, telling me what a difference it had made to their lives (this was truly the best)

Photos from people spotting it in bookstores

Outpouring of pure loveliness

Talks and live readings

And one of the best nights of my life ever, ever. My lovely, LOVELY book launch.